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I have had neck pain for 1 week / up in morniings hurtin/ really bad this morning- have taken 800mg ibuprofen rx from tooth extractions ... but pain is back and stiff hurts to tilt and turn head... gotta work 12 hours tomorrow on cleaning department?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No quick fix for this condition (torticollis or neck-shoulder syndrome) If you still have Ibuprofen, just take it every 6-8 hours with full stomach for 2-3 days. You can apply Salonpas (sold OTC) + local heat which may help a little more. A doctor can give you a muscle relaxant but it can make you sleepy or drowsy. You should exercise your neck daily and consider changing your pillow afterward.

Answered 5/21/2021

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The differential here is either a pinched nerve from an arthritic spur or bulging intervertebral disc or an irritated/inflamed muscle. If the pain is worse when you turn your neck toward the neck it's more likely a punched nerve. Turning away,means muscle. Wear a soft neck collar,take ibuprofen or naproxen. For muscle pain,I prefer warm applications. See MD or neurologist as needed.

Answered 5/22/2021

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